Golden State Warriors

Since losing that Christmas Day game to the Lakers by nearly 30, the Warriors have lost just two games, each by a single point.

They have won ten in that span and eight in a row. Boogie Cousins played another 21 minutes in his second game back, this time a blowout win over the Lakers. Cousins finished just 2-for-9 from the field and missed both of his threes but he led the team with nine rebounds and chipped in five assist with just one turnover.

He also committed four fouls the game after fouling out in his return. He’s got a card to play more aggressively than he ever has before because he’s simply an add-on to the best team in the league. He’s no longer an indispensible piece to his team.

So far, that change hasn’t seemed to negatively affect Cousins, nor any of his teammates. Draymond Green had seven assist and three steals in the win and seemed content to take just four shots. He’s also gone public with his renewed friendship with Kevin Durant months after their kerfuffle. Everything seems to be ok in paradise again.

What’s more, Steve Kerr is getting away with playing his main guys 20-30 minutes per game these days. Compare that to what all the other teams in the West are putting their stars through just to try and keep pace with the Warriors.

Washington Wizards

Washington was also in action on Monday, the same night the Warriors beat the Lakers. The Wiz beat the Pistons in DC with a balanced scoring effort that saw seven players score between 10 and 20 points.

Bradley Beal has been a different player as a soloist without John Wall to share shots with but he had a modest 16-point with four assists. He realized he didn’t have it going and took just 12 shots all night.

Tomas Satoransky and Chasson Randle combined to throw 12 assist with just two turnovers. Neither is flashy but both are playing more team-oriented basketball than Wall played at any point when he was healthy this season. As a result, Washington is winning, not a ton but it is 7–3 in its last 10.

The Warriors are in that zone where they don’t even have to exert themselves to win games. Washington may play well, as it has been, but it still won’t be enough to win. A cover? Perhaps. I’d give the Wizards eight or nine.

4* Free NBA Betting Pick: UNDER 237.5

NBA Free Score Prediction: Golden State 117 – Washington 109

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